23 dead, 21 Injured Following Heavy Rains in Niger

Saturday, August 16, 2025

SAEDNEWS: Up to 23 people were killed and 21 others injured in the torrential rains across Niger this year, the commander of the national fire brigade group said at a press briefing on Thursday.

23 dead, 21 Injured Following Heavy Rains in Niger

The rains also caused the collapse of 3,615 houses and displaced 5,855 households -- affecting a total of 42,559 people, Lieutenant-Colonel Ali Abdoul Azize added.

He reminded people to avoid crossing waterways during or after rainfall, blocking drainage passages, staying in potentially dangerous areas, and occupying makeshift shelters.

In 2024, heavy rains in Niger resulted in 396 deaths, displaced 206,474 households -- affecting 1,526,653 people -- and destroyed 158,767 houses.



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